Fundamentals for Nursing Flashcards
Seizure precautions
roll client to the side with head flexed slightly forward. do not put anything in mouth. loosen restrictive clothing,
Fire - Race
Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish
Fire - PASS
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, sweep
ABC - order of people to remove in case of fire
A: ambulatory B: bedridden C: critical
Equipment
use of extension cords are not permitted in any client care area, never handle any radioactive agent with bare hands
transferring client from bed to chair or chair to bed
position the bed or chair so that the client is moving toward the strong side.
HOB 30 - gastric feedings, head injury, post op cranial surgery, respiratory illness with dyspnea, post op cataract removal, ICP
semi fowlers
HOB 45 - head injury, post op cranial surgery, post op abdominal surgery, respiratory illness or cardiac problems with dyspnea, bleeding esophageal varicose, post op thyroidectomy, or cataract removal, ICP
fowlers
HOB 90 - respiratory with dyspnea, emphysema, status asthmatics, pneuothorax, cardiac problems with dyspnea, feeding, meal times, hiatal hernia, during and after meals
high fowlers
lying on back, head and shoulders slightly elevated with small pillow - spinal cord injury (no pillow)
supine
lying on abdomen, legs extended and head turned to side - client who is immobilized o unconscious, post lumbar puncture 6-12 hours, post myelogram 12 to 24 hours, post op tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
prone
lying on side with most of body wight borne by the lateral aspect of the lower ilium - post abdominal sugary, unconscious, seizures(head to side) post op tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, post op pyloric stenosis of the lower scapula and the lateral (right side) post lier biopsy, rectal irrigations
Lateral - side lying
lying on left side with most of body weight borne by the anterior aspect of the ilium, humerus and clavicle - unconscious, enemas
Sims (semi prone)
lying on back with hips and knees flexed at right angles and feet in stirrups - perineal, rectal, and vaginal procedures
lithotomy
head and body lowered while feet are elevated - some surgeries; during labor if umbilical cord pressure is trying to be relieved
trendelenburg
supine with legs elevated - shock
modified trendelenburg
head elated while feet are lowered - cervical traction; to feed clients restricted to supine position such as post cardiac cath
reverse trendelenburg
elevate legs feet or arms/hands by adjusting or supporting with pillows - throbophelbitis, application of cast, edema, postop surgical procedure on extremity
elevate one or more extremities
supine with knees flexed - urinary cath of female, abdominal assessment, abdominal wound evisceration
Dorsal recumbent
correct fit of crutches
2-3 finger widths between the axilla and top of the crutch
Crutches non weight bearing
begin in tripod position maintain weight on “unaffected” extremity. advance both crutches and affected extremity. move unaffected leg forward (beyond crutches) advance both crutches and then the affected leg
Crutches: weight bearing
move crutches forward about one steps length, move affected leg forward level with crutch tips, move unaffected leg